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The child-killing lovers who blamed each other for murder

We look at the story behind the heartless couple who killed a traumatised child after trying to convince the world he was “clumsy”.

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Cuts to youth services to go ahead despite protests

Thousands of children could be left with nowhere to go after funding was pulled from dozens of youth clubs across the county.

Mum and ex-boyfriend guilty of toddler’s ‘wicked and torturous’ murder

A mum and her ex-boyfriend have been found guilty of murdering her toddler son in a “wicked and torturous attack”

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues frontman, who was born in Kent, has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with encephalitis.

Is this Kent’s most festive house?

With more than 80,000 lights, 3,000 ornaments and a snow machine, this Kent home’s incredible Christmas display draws visitors from across the county.

The criminals locked up in November

Abusers, drug-dealers, killers, thugs and perverts are just some of the Kent criminals who were locked up in Kent this month.

New reception centres planned for unaccompanied child asylum-seekers

Kent County Council is pressing for more funding from the Home Office for urgent accommodation for young asylum seekers.

The truth behind Kent's starring role in hit BBC drama The Gold

As a second series on the Brink's Mat drama is confirmed, here we separate fact from fiction, and ask: "Who was the real Kenneth Noye?"

Have your say on future of Kent’s windmills

A public consultation has begun on the future of Kent County Council windmills around the county.

Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

A borough tormented by traffic jams and roadworks could be getting its very own highways task force – and some feel it can’t come quick enough.

Gritters deployed as cold snap intensifies

Gritters are poised to take to the roads across Kent as temperatures are set to dip below freezing.

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Gillingham players remained switched on – after the lights went off

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence explained how they kept the players ready for a restart after Tuesday’s game was halted by floodlight failure.

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Goal hero turns attention to big cup clash

Midweek matchwinner Conor Masterson now has his eyes on causing a cup shock this Saturday.

Town won’t take struggling hosts lightly

Assistant manager Darren Beale believes basement boys Kennington are in “a false position” as promotion-chasing Faversham prepare to visit them.

Away sell-out for Gillingham’s cup game

A big crowd’s expected at Gillingham this Saturday for the FA Cup visit of rivals Charlton - who have sold out the away end.

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Players’ character delights Gillingham boss

Report: Gillingham respond positively after floodlight failure

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Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

‘I’ve fostered 140 cats in eight years’

An animal rescue volunteer who started fostering cats in 2015 has reached the milestone of caring for more than 140 cats and kittens.

‘We started selling dog clothes from our hallway cupboard – now we have a pet shop'

An entrepreneurial couple have opened their first pet shop - just three years after launching the business in their hallway cupboard.

‘Ferocious dog killed our cat – but it could have been a child’

A family has told of their heartbreak after their 18-year-old cat died after being brutally attacked by a dog.

Owner reunited with cat four years after going missing

A 16-year-old cat has been found 18 miles from her home, after more than four years missing.

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Caroline Quentin announces 2024 live tour

The sitcom star will be visiting two Kent theatres as part of her brand new tour, The Plot So Far.

Christmas festival celebrating Charles Dickens returns to town centre

The Dickensian Christmas Festival is back with more Victorian festivities, including lantern parades, street performers and characters.

Season 2 of BBC drama The Gold confirmed

A hit BBC show where Kent takes centre stage has been renewed for a second season, it has been confirmed.

‘It’s impossible to resist the silliness of it all’

Comedian John Bishop announces huge UK tour

Enjoy a winter break in the Kentish countryside

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Double-decker donated to school

Children at a special needs school have been given their own double-decker bus to play on.

Chickenpox vaccine: Why do experts now think it’s time to offer it on the NHS?

‘Dated’ school to be torn down and rebuilt to boost pupil numbers

NHS offers £1,230 healthy food cash to hard-pressed parents

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Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

Stunning photos of Kent’s autumn colours

‘Giraffe’ heads into historic castle

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Kent Youth centres face closure after KCC shifts funding

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Oasis Academy founder says he's not surprised by strike action at Sheppey school

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Gravesend cabbie starts business to tackle driver exploitation

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Miniature model makers Hornby are getting business back on track in Margate

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More jobs created after six-figure investment

Eight extra staff have been taken on as a commercial vehicle hire business opens a new workshop after a six-figure investment.

Aldi supermarket invests £18m in Kent sites

Dockside business campus project could create hundreds of jobs

Multimillion-pound surgical centre to create 200 jobs

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Cuts to youth services to go ahead despite protests

Plea after car crashes into lights at ‘accident blackspot’

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Cuts to youth services to go ahead despite protests

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The child-killing lovers who blamed each other for murder

Cuts to youth services to go ahead despite protests

Cuts to youth services to go ahead despite protests

Mum and ex-boyfriend guilty of toddler’s ‘wicked and torturous’ murder

Mum and ex-boyfriend guilty of toddler’s ‘wicked and torturous’ murder

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

Is this Kent’s most festive house?

Is this Kent’s most festive house?

The criminals locked up in November

The criminals locked up in November

New reception centres planned for unaccompanied child asylum-seekers

New reception centres planned for unaccompanied child asylum-seekers

The truth behind Kent's starring role in hit BBC drama The Gold

The truth behind Kent's starring role in hit BBC drama The Gold

Have your say on future of Kent’s windmills

Have your say on future of Kent’s windmills

Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

Gritters deployed as cold snap intensifies

Gritters deployed as cold snap intensifies

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Tragedy on tracks as body found

Rat infestation at hospital kitchen serving 1,500 patient meals a day

Man in serious condition after medical incident in street

Shock as Camber Sands Pontins to shut with 'immediate effect'

Kent animal park slashes opening hours

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Gillingham players remained switched on – after the lights went off

Goal hero turns attention to big cup clash

Goal hero turns attention to big cup clash

Town won’t take struggling hosts lightly

Town won’t take struggling hosts lightly

Away sell-out for Gillingham’s cup game

Away sell-out for Gillingham’s cup game

Kent FA land award

Players’ character delights Gillingham boss

Report: Gillingham respond positively after floodlight failure

Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

‘I’ve fostered 140 cats in eight years’

‘We started selling dog clothes from our hallway cupboard – now we have a pet shop'

‘Ferocious dog killed our cat – but it could have been a child’

Owner reunited with cat four years after going missing

Caroline Quentin announces 2024 live tour

Caroline Quentin announces 2024 live tour

Christmas festival celebrating Charles Dickens returns to town centre

Christmas festival celebrating Charles Dickens returns to town centre

Season 2 of BBC drama The Gold confirmed

Season 2 of BBC drama The Gold confirmed

‘It’s impossible to resist the silliness of it all’

Comedian John Bishop announces huge UK tour

Enjoy a winter break in the Kentish countryside

Double-decker donated to school

Chickenpox vaccine: Why do experts now think it’s time to offer it on the NHS?

‘Dated’ school to be torn down and rebuilt to boost pupil numbers

NHS offers £1,230 healthy food cash to hard-pressed parents

Own a stretch of land near the river

Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

Stunning photos of Kent’s autumn colours

‘Giraffe’ heads into historic castle

Kent Youth centres face closure after KCC shifts funding

Oasis Academy founder says he's not surprised by strike action at Sheppey school

Gravesend cabbie starts business to tackle driver exploitation